Has great size for the goaltending position (6-3, 210), so he covers a ton of net naturally. Can make spectacular saves look routine. His legs are strong, so his push from side to side is excellent.

Flaws:

Needs to do a better job of battling through traffic to see the puck, and he generally needs to become more accustomed to the North American game, in order to maximize his NHL potential.

Career Potential:

Talented goaltender with big upside.

Movements & Injuries

2015

3/02/2015

Assigned to the Syracuse Crunch (AHL).

3/02/2015

Recalled from the Syracuse Crunch (AHL).

2/26/2015

Recalled from the Syracuse Crunch (AHL).

2/25/2015

Assigned to the Syracuse Crunch (AHL).

2/01/2015

Recalled from the Syracuse Crunch (AHL).

1/01/2015

Assigned to the Syracuse Crunch (AHL).

2014

12/30/2014

Recalled from the Syracuse Crunch (AHL).

12/24/2014

Assigned to the Syracuse Crunch (AHL).

12/16/2014

Recalled from the Syracuse Crunch (AHL).

9/27/2014

Assigned to the Syracuse Crunch (AHL).

5/06/2014

Signed by the Tampa Bay Lightning to a three-year entry-level contract.

Career Transactions

2012

6/22/2012

Drafted by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 1st round (19th overall) in 2012.

Player News

Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy was alright in the, 2-1, loss to the Blackhawks in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Finals on Wednesday. | 06/10/2015 11:01 PM

News

Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy was alright in the, 2-1, loss to the Blackhawks in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Finals on Wednesday.

sportsnetwork.com

Impact

Vasilevskiy only allowed two goals, but he faced just 19 shots because of some great defense in front of him. He let up some juicy rebounds early, but settled in and was ok. It will be interesting to see if Ben Bishop can go in Game 5. The series is tied, 2-2.

Backup Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy is going to start Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Finals.

sportsnetwork.com

Impact

This is big surprise. There was no indication after Game 3 on Monday that starter Ben Bishop might not be able to suit up for Game 4. This is a heck of a time for Vasilevskiy to make his first career postseason start. He hasn't started since March 31, but he has played in three games this postseason.

Backup Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy won his first Stanley Cup playoff game on in Game 2 of the Finals against the Blackhawks on Saturday. | 06/06/2015 10:03 PM

News

Backup Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy won his first Stanley Cup playoff game on in Game 2 of the Finals against the Blackhawks on Saturday.

sportsnetwork.com

Impact

Vasilevskiy came in relief for Ben Bishop, who left the game in the middle of the third period. Bishop left twice in the third, and the first time, he returned during the next whistle break, but after he left the second time, Bishop did not return. Vasilevskiy came into a, 3-3, tie and made five saves for the victory. Stay tuned for updates on Bishop, but for now, Vasilevskiy is the man in Tampa Bay.

Lightning goalie Andre Vasilevskiy took the loss Saturday against the Islanders.

sportsnetwork.com

Impact

After earning his first victory on Tuesday, he was unable to follow it up with another. Vasilevskiy stopped 45-of-47 shots, and will be the backup in Tampa with Ben Bishop sidelined.

Andrei Vasilevskiy earns high praise at WHC | 05/20/2014 5:45 PM

News

Andrei Vasilevskiy has stopped 66 of the 67 shots he has faced in two appearances at the 2014 World Hockey Championship.

St. Petersburg Times

Impact

He has mostly served as Sergei Bobrovsky's backup at the tournament, but he has received plenty of praise for his play. "Tretiak also broke into the national championship and the national team when he was very young," former Soviet Hockey League goaltender Alexander Pashkov told the IIHF's website. "Like him, Vasilevskiy has great natural ability and last season he was the strongest goalie in the KHL. You could also see this in the last two World Junior Championships. I'm sure he can become a world class player." Comparing him to Vladislav Tretiak is certainly high praise, but he may have to wait a few seasons before he can make his mark in the NHL.

"We will be conservative and cautious in our approach with him," Yzerman said after the Bolts signed him to an entry-level deal on Tuesday. "Let's not get ahead of ourselves, just let them come in and play. We think we have a really good goaltending prospect here and goalies, more so than any other position, are less predictable. So let's wait and see how he does in training camp and figure out where we go from there. We think he's a great prospect ... he's excelled at every level, and his next step is to come over here." The Bolts can afford to take their time grooming Vasilevskii because of Vezina Trophy finalist Ben Bishop. Tampa Bay has Kristers Gudlevskis and Adam Wilcox in the pipeline as well. Vasilevskii is expected to begin his career in North America in the AHL with Syracuse.

Andrei Vasilevski inks an entry-level deal | 05/06/2014 6:06 PM

News

Andrei Vasilevski has agreed to a three-year, entry-level deal with the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Lightning.nhl.com

Impact

Vasilevski had a 2.24 GAA and .928 save percentage in 14 KHL playoff games after posting a 14-8-5 record, 2.21 GAA, and .923 save percentage in 24 regular season contests. He's one of the world's better goaltending prospects and was taken with the 19th overall pick in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.

Report: Andrei Vasilevski bound for Bolts | 05/01/2014 6:11 PM

News

Andrei Vasilevski has reportedly decided to leave the KHL's Ufa Salavat for the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Igor Eronko on Twitter

Impact

Vasilevski had a 14-8-5 record to go with a 2.21 goals-against average and a .923 save percentage in the KHL this year. He also posted a 2.24 GAA and a .928 save percentage in 14 playoff games. Look for the Lightning to get him signed to an entry-level deal shortly.

Yzerman wants to sign Andrei Vasilevski | 04/28/2014 11:02 AM

News

Tampa Bay GM Steve Yzerman wants to sign prospect Andrei Vasilevski this week and bring him to North America.

St. Petersburg Times

Impact

His KHL contract with Ufa expires on Wednesday and Yzerman wants to bring him into the fold. The Lightning may have to do some convincing though, as Vasilevski's KHL team will try to keep him in Russia.

Lightning excited by G Andrey Vasilevski | 07/10/2013 11:26 AM

News

The Lightning are excited by what goalie prospect Andrey Vasilevski brings to the table.

The Tampa Tribune

Impact

They're getting a glimpse of it now at development camp. Vasilevski was taken with the 19th pick in the 2012 draft and is considered by many as the top goalie prospect not in the NHL. He has a year left on his KHL deal and it could be awhile yet before he makes his mark in the NHL. "When you look at the combination of the size that he has with the agility and quickness that he has, and with the mental makeup he has, I think it just gets you pretty excited,'' Lightning director of amateur scouting Al Murray said.

He has one year left on his contract with Ufa of the KHL but his deal has a buy-out clause, according to Murray. If he doesn't play overseas then he could skate for Mississauga in the OHL, since they own his junior rights, or with Syracuse in the AHL. Vasilevski was the 19th overall pick in the 2012 draft.